Embracing the Pain

Photo by Karen Wood

(Encarnation Convent, Avila, Spain)



Freedom from searing pain

Teaches gratitude

For pain-free movements ...

Agony of ill health

Brings me to my knees ~

Humbling my Heart ...

Through pain,

I recognize That

Which is Master of Wholeness.

Through tears,

I see the only Truth

Which can release me.

I embrace the pain ...

Grateful for it.

For what seemed my captor

Unveils itself as Wisdom Teacher.

~ By Karen Wood